MSCHE Self-Study: Timeline

Timeline

The timeline was developed in consultation with the Executive Committee. While every effort will be made to honor the timeline, it is subject to change.

Year 1: Fall 2025–Summer 2026

Timeframe Key Activities
Fall 2025: Launch of the Self-Study Process
  • Attendance by institutional representatives at the MSCHE Self-Study Institute (SSI).
  • Formation of the Self-Study Steering Committee.
  • Identification and appointment of working groups aligned with standards and institutional priorities.
  • Initial campus communications announcing the start of the Self-Study cycle.
  • Kickoff meetings to orient all committees to MSCHE expectations and institutional goals.
  • Begin preliminary environmental scan, data gathering, and refinement of institutional priorities.
  • Campus-wide conference for working groups.
Winter 2026
  • Drafting of the Self-Study Design (SSD), including: institutional context and priorities, lines of inquiry, working group charges, communication plan, evidence inventory strategy, timeline, and milestones.
  • Gathering of preliminary evidence and identification of existing documentation gaps.Internal review of early drafts of the SSD by Steering Committee and senior leadership.
  • Finalization of the Self-Study Design.
  • January 30, 2026: Submission of the Self-Study Design to MSCHE.
  • Continued refinement of evidence-gathering protocols and repository structure.
  • Design of Self-Study and re-accreditation webpages.
Spring 2026
  • Working Groups begin structured research, drafting, and evidence mapping aligned with approved SSD.
  • Regular Steering Committee check-ins to ensure alignment across standards.
  • Creation of campus-wide updates to increase awareness and transparency.
  • Self-Study Preparation Visit by the MSCHE Vice President Liaison.
  • Review and discussion of SSD, timeline, evidence strategies, and institutional readiness.
  • Post-visit refinement of processes based on VP feedback.
Summer 2026
  • Working Groups continue drafting reports for each standard and institutional priority.
  • Comprehensive evidence collection, verification, version control, and repository building.

Year 2: Fall 2026–Summer 2027

Timeframe Key Activities
Fall 2026
  • Working groups continue drafting reports for each standard and institutional priority.
  • Comprehensive evidence collection, verification, version control, and repository building.
  • Steering Committee integrative reviews of draft findings and alignment across standards.
  • Campus engagement activities (forums, focus groups, surveys) to gather additional input.
Winter–Spring
2027
  • Completion of full Working Group draft reports.
  • Steering Committee synthesis of Working Group drafts into the integrated Self-Study narrative.
  • Identification of evidence gaps and requests for final documentation from units.
  • Senior leadership review and feedback on emerging themes and recommendations.
Summer 2027
  • Preparation of the penultimate draft of the Self-Study Report.
  • Cross-checking all citations with the evidence inventory.
  • Circulation of draft to key stakeholders for feedback (Faculty Council, Cabinet, governance bodies, student leadership).
  • Editing for clarity, consistency, and alignment with MSCHE expectations.
  • Development of campus-wide communication on progress.

Year 3: Fall 2027–Summer 2028

Timeframe Key Activities
Fall 2027–Winter 2028
  • Finalization of the Self-Study Report.
  • Final quality review of the complete evidence inventory.
  • Technical preparation of report formatting and repository structure.
  • Submission of the final Self-Study Report to MSCHE (typically six weeks prior to the team visit).
Spring 2028
  • MSCHE Evaluation Team Visit to Brooklyn College.
  • Coordination of interviews, open forums, and campus logistics.
  • Post-visit debriefing with the evaluation team and institutional leadership.
Summer 2028: Post-MSCHE Visit
  • Preparation and submission of the institutional response to the evaluation team’s findings (as required).
  • Integration of recommendations into planning, assessment, and continuous improvement cycles.
  • Campus communication of outcomes and next steps.

Related Links

Self-Study Design
Institutional Goals
Intended Outcomes
Organizational Structure
Evidence Group
Communication Plan
Resources

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